3 Easy Ways to Incentivize Teachers & Staff with a Weekly School Newsletter

Want to build a more engaged and loyal faculty? Consistent communication is key, and recognizing staff for their hard work is one of the most effective ways to do it.

Why recognition matters

Numbers don’t lie. 88% of employees believe that being recognized for their contributions is important, and those who feel under-appreciated are twice as likely to search for new jobs. The good news? You don’t need a big budget to show appreciation. Non-cash incentives like public recognition are just as effective in boosting morale.

That’s where a weekly school newsletter comes in. If you’re not already sending out a teacher/staff newsletter, now’s the time! It’s a simple, cost-effective way to recognize team members and create a positive school culture.

Here are 3 easy ways to cheer for your staff in your weekly newsletter:

1. Principal’s hall of fame

Each week, spotlight two or three folks who have excelled. This could be anything from completing paperwork the fastest to demonstrating exceptional creativity in the classroom.

• Highlight their accomplishments in one sentence
• Get a quote from each person on how they achieved success
• This small gesture of recognition builds loyalty and encourages others to step up

2. The staff recognizes…

Give your team the chance to recognize each other! Create a Google form where faculty and staff can send “shout-outs” to colleagues who have helped them.

• Publish all the shout-outs in the following week’s newsletter for an instant feel-good boost
• This builds community while highlighting teamwork and collaboration

3. Special editions

Once a month, create a Special Edition of the newsletter that focuses on one or two standout teachers or staff members.

• Feature their work in detail, with pictures of their classroom, interviews, and quotes from colleagues, students, or parents
• Share the special edition with the entire school community, publicly celebrating their contributions

By providing consistent recognition, you’re creating a positive, collaborative culture and giving teachers and staff a reason to stay long-term. And that directly impacts student success.

Ready to start celebrating your team? Get started with a teacher appreciation newsletter and improve engagement and morale today! Ready to take school communications to the next level? Check out our parent company, SchoolStatus, for powerful, streamlined communications across texts, emails, phone calls, mass notifications, and a parent portal.